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Inquiry ordered, report awaited: SP

PANAJI

Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal stated that an inquiry had already been ordered, assuring that appropriate action would be taken.  

"In this matter, the SDPO Bicholim was already instructed to submit a detailed inquiry report. It is expected shortly. If any shortcomings are found on the part of any personnel or officer, disciplinary action will be initiated," he said while replying to The Goan.  

Meanwhile, sources said the issue came to light about a week ago when the Traffic Police found discrepancies in the collection of traffic challan fees and intimated the district police. 

Documents from the banks are also being verified, sources said, adding that misappropriation cannot be confirmed until the inquiry findings are submitted. It is also learnt that the personnel could face a First Information Report for the alleged offence. For now, she allegedly faces disciplinary action. 

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Rs 15 lakh in traffic fines goes missing from police coffers

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Published Feb 4, 2025, 12:29 AM IST
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PANAJIIn what appears to be yet another financial irregularity within Goa Police, an internal audit has uncovered brazen misappropriation of nearly Rs 15 lakh in traffic violation fines -- vanishing straight from the coffers of Bicholim police station. The misdeed, exposing glaring lapses in financial accountability, has reportedly led to the cop's suspension pending inquiry and also prompted the department to go into damage control mode with an urgent audit ordered…

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